ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING REPORT | 4
Message to the
Community
It has been an amazing year! And the future for both
that you will be deeply missed by many! You’ve
made Community Options come alive for the
Board by your enthusiasm and encouragement!
Community Options and its Board of Directors looks
bright and promising! As you can probably see by
now, there are some wonderful new members joining
the Board and their skill and expertise will help guide I have enjoyed my involvement over the last 8 years
Community Options forward over the coming years! with Community Options! From sitting on the Board of
Directors to the Festive Meal but most of all, the time I’ve
I am very pleased at the effort and support of the spent with the staff and children at the Day Care and the
Board of Directors this past year. We have made Out of School Care! For me, it is all about the children.
some good steps to lay a foundation for the next Their laughter, energy, creativity and conversation
few years. We have completed our Strategic Review will always hold a very special place in my heart!
and have created a unmber of sub-committees to
better align our goals with our Strategic Review.
I want to give kudos to those individuals who have
committed their time, skill and energy to making
Community Options a positive leader in the
community. To the staff of the different programs,
your dedication to the children and the families
in your care and in the community does not go
unnoticed and is greatly appreciated and admired.
It’s your commitment that encourages the Board of
Directors to do the work they need to do to guide
and plan for Community Options continued success!
To Margaret and her team, your energy and
leadership is, and will continue to be, the cornerstone
that is the foundation of Community Options.
I wish you all continued success as you move
forward.
The
innovation
and
ideas
of
yourselves
and
your
staff
have
shownthecommunitythatyouaretheretohelp,support
and provideassistance nad guidance when needed.
To Noreen, I wish you all the very best in your
endeavors. Your energy, imagination, talent and
skill have been greatly appreciated and I know
Cherylyn Shewchuk,
President
For me, it is all about the
children. Their laughter,
energy, creativity and conversation will always hold a
very special place in
my heart!